Otolaryngology
What is otolaryngology?
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Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the U.S. It focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas.
Doctors who specialize in this are called otolaryngologists. They are also called ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists.
These doctors may also specialize in any of the following:
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Children's disorders
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Hearing, balance, facial nerve, and skull base disorders
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Allergy
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Facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
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Head and neck diseases
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Throat
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Nose
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Sleep medicine
Online Medical Reviewer:
Ashutosh Kacker MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN CCRC
Online Medical Reviewer:
Ronald Karlin MD
Date Last Reviewed:
11/1/2018
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